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A REELSHORT Original Story
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Contemporary Romance Featuring:
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High Drama Star-Crossed Lovers Revenge Tortured Hero Enemies to Lovers
And a Devastating Secret That Threatens These Lovers
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BLURB:
There was a time when Caroline would’ve done anything for her former sweetheart, Eric Martin.
That’s why she agreed to marry him.
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Six years ago, Caroline faced a dire ultimatum from Eric’s mother. Marry Eric, and Stacy—Eric’s conniving girlfriend—gets the life-saving operation she needs. Out of love, Caroline agreed, hoping that in time, she and Eric would be able to rekindle the spark they once shared.
But that hope was in vain. Since that fateful day, Eric has harbored nothing but brutal resentment for Caroline; the last six years of marriage have been a nightmare.
As their marriage descends deeper into emotional warfare, Caroline receives a shocking, tragic diagnosis of her own.
While Caroline quietly prepares for the end, an all-too-familiar face returns—with a devastating secret to reveal.
With time running out, the question remains: Will Eric finally see Stacy for who she is, or will everything fall apart before Caroline’s last breath?
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EXCERPT:
If I could run away from Stacy without looking like a loser, I would, wanting only to put the past behind me forever.
Slugging her would also be great for all the shit she brought into my life.
Steeled against whatever she intends to dish out, I face her, my emotions hidden behind indifference I’d show an annoying stranger.
I lift my chin and look down my nose at her. “Were you speaking to me?”
She blinks at my cold tone and question, her confidence shaken.
Score one for me.
“Uh… yeah.” Her smile wobbles, confusion in her eyes. “I didn’t expect to see you here so I said hi.” She laughs self-consciously. “Hi. Long time no see, right?”
I frown. “Do I know you?”
Another blink. Her cheeks redden. I suppose with the same embarrassment I felt around her. Eric, too, when they pawed each other or kissed in my presence.
“Yeah, we do know each other.” She clears her throat. “It’s me, Stacy.”
I don’t react.
Frowning, she speaks through her teeth. “Stacy Hill.”
I pretend to think about that then shrug. “No wonder I didn’t recognize you. You’ve changed.”
“What?” Hand to her chest, she titters. “No I haven’t. I’m the same old Stacy. Looking as good as ever.”
“If you say so.”
She wrinkles her nose. “What’s that supposed to mean?”
God, I love yanking her chain. Despite my urge to simply lie down, I put on the act of my life. “Your hair’s thinner than I recall.” I drag my gaze down her then up. “You’ve also gained weight.”
She steps back. “The hell I have.”
“Don’t worry. Six years will do that to some women.”
Pure hatred for me flashes in her eyes. At one time her disdain would have bothered me. At this point, I couldn’t care less. To be honest, I’m waiting for her to leave.
She remains and crosses her arms over her chest… a protective gesture.
“What are you doing in this hospital?” She taps her foot, waiting for my answer.
I’d cut out my tongue before telling her anything personal. Knowing her, she’d use the information to destroy me. She’s good at turning love into hate.
“My turn for a question.” I tilt my head to one side. “Why are you back… invading this space?”
Her face pales. I’m not surprised. In the past, I was never direct. Nice worked better for me. No more.
She sizes me up as if she’s uncertain where I’m coming from. Then her gorgeous face grows ugly with her signature venom.
“Surely you can’t be that dense. You know why I’m here.”
I can guess, or be honest and tell her the truth. I prefer to play with her feelings as she did with mine.
“I have no idea what you’re talking about.”“Eric, dammit.” Fists clenched, she steps toward me. “I’m here for him. If it wasn’t for you, he and I would already be married.”
​​​​​​​I stroke my wedding ring, proof Eric belongs to me… at least in the eyes of the state. She notices the gesture.
“If you say so, Stacy.”
She curls her upper lip. “From what I hear, Eric regrets your marriage.”
“I thought you regretted it.”
Her eyes widen, then narrow. “Pretend all you want with me, I know the truth. Eric loathes you.”
My stomach cramps. Unwilling to give her the upper hand, I fight my sorrow, offering no reaction.
Confusion flares in her eyes, then pure meanness. “Maybe he wouldn’t still hate you after all these years if you hadn’t cheated on him.”
Stunned, I gape then shake from rage.
“Are you serious? You can’t be.” I get in her space. “I never cheated on him and you damn well know it. I’m not you, Stacy. I’ll never sink as low as you.”
She laughs softly. “Does Eric know that?”
He’s clueless when it comes to her, and she’s fully aware of it.
The gloves were off before, now my claws are out.
“Have you forgotten the part about you cheating on him? I was there, Stacy. I saw what you did. Guess he doesn’t know about that, huh? Did you lie your way out of the problem?” My voice is vicious. “Wonder what he’d say if I let it slip how you whored around on him.”
“Go ahead.” Her smile couldn’t be more smug. “He’ll never believe you over me. I made sure of it.”
I’m not surprised by her comment, but something about it nags me. A matter I’ve forgotten and need to recall… or ask her about.
“How can you be so sure he’ll believe you?”
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Wordcount: 75,200
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Genre: BDSM Romance
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BLURB:
Even at 55, Kaden Turner’s the ‘class clown’ of Silk Rope. He’s never been serious about anything in his life except his ‘51 Chrysler Windsor, his ‘49 Caddy—and Kinbaku, the art of erotic bondage.
A glimpse, catching her eye, a visceral shock, and Kaden’s world suddenly changed.
Recently joined, Nerida Hughes, 54, ASD neurodivergent, ignores everyone at the club. She stripteases, masturbates, then slinks away as fast as possible. But she received the same ‘shock’ upon seeing Kaden.
It scared her!
When Kaden approached her a few weeks later, she screamed at him to leave her alone, in front of Master Ash. Kaden’s distraught—Ash banned him from talking to her.
How to meet someone who’s so shy? Who refuses to talk? Who he now can’t approach at the club?
Someone who’s made it plain she doesn’t want anything to do with Kaden.
Be Warned: BDSM, public exhibition, anal sex
EXCERPT:
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“That was fucking amazing!”
Finn’s words echoed in Kaden’s head—he’d thought the same thing. When Kaden tried to push past him, Finn grabbed his arm, but he shook it off .
‟What’s the rush?”
He needed to get to her.
Looking at Finn, he almost shouted, ‟Gotta go, talk to you later.”
“Don’t be an idiot. You heard what the others said.” Finn’s deep voice held no understanding.
“This is different. I have to go.”
She was leaving as he shouted “no.” He left Finn looking sadly at him, then took the stairs two at a time, but there was no sign of her. She must have gone into the changing room.
‟Damn.”
Kaden sat on the bottom stair, resting his head on his hands. Maybe she’d come out. He waited at least fifteen minutes, then got to his feet, heading into the foyer.
Speaking to Stan, he asked, ‟Did a woman leave in the last ten minutes?”
‟Only Nerida.”
‟Damn! You mean she’s gone?”
‟Yeah. Why?”
‟I wanted to speak with her.”
Stan laughed. ‟You and at least half the club, my friend. You’ve got no chance.”
Kaden looked at Stan. ‟What d’you mean?”
‟Just that. At least half the members who’ve seen her act want to get to know her, but she avoids all contact. Just ask Ash—he’s been trying to talk to her since she started, but except for her initial interview with Olivia, I’ve heard no one’s been able to have a conversation with her.”
‟No one?” Stan shook his head.
Kaden sighed. ‟That’s what they told me, but I thought… Okay, thanks, Stan.”
Disappointed to have missed her, and with what Stan had told him, Kaden went back into the club. Sophie still sat in the lounge and was alone, so Kaden threw himself onto a couch alongside her.
‟Hi, Kade. Did you see the performance?”
‟Yeah.”
“You don’t sound too happy.”
‟She left.”
‟She always does.”
Kaden stared at Sophie, a little confused. ‟I wonder why?” He gave a soft groan. “I only wanted to talk to her, but I missed her.”
Sophie looked at Kaden, her gaze softening. ‟Don’t get your hopes up about Nerida. I don’t think she wants contact with anyone. So many of us have tried, but as we told you, she rejects all overtures. She’ll respond with ‘hello’ when we say it, but that’s it. She’s never initiated a conversation—or even a ‘hi.’”
Kaden shook his head. ‟You don’t understand, Sophie—there’s something special about her, something meant for me.”
‟Oh, Kade.” There was a tinge of sadness in Sophie’s voice. She touched his arm. “You’re just caught up in the mystery.”
‟No, I’m not. I can’t explain it but I know she’s important to me.”
Sophie sighed softly. ‟I hope you won’t get too disappointed when she continues ignoring you.”
‟I’ll find a way, I will.”
© Suzy Shearer 2025​
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Wordcount: 86,000
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Genre: BDSM Romance
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BLURB:
Kallista Robins (52) met Alexander Harrison (55). She might be instantly attracted to him but his obnoxious behavior left her cold.
Nick-named Alexander the Great by subs, he’s just that—a great Dom, but frozen-hearted and emotionless. He’s locked his heart away and fully intends to keep it that way.
But with Kallie, his world is turned upside down. Never having been in love before, or even allowed himself to get emotionally involved, these new feelings send Alex into a tailspin. But will fear send him back to being frozen-hearted?
And if he does, how will Kallie be able to stay in a cold loveless relationship?
Be Warned: BDSM, sex toys
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EXCERPT:
“You haven’t heard a word I just said, have you, Alex?”
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“Sorry, Dan. No. Please tell me again.”
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“What gives?”
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Alex didn’t answer for a minute or so, but Dan remained silent. He’d pulled up a chair and lay back in the seat with his feet propped on the edge of the desk, waiting. Alex had leaned back in his own chair, staring at the ceiling. He let the chair drop him back to face Dan with a loud bang.
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“Am I a cold-hearted, emotionless prick? A frozen bastard?”
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Dan roared with laughter, then catching sight of Alex’s face, he must have known Alex was serious because he stopped suddenly. Alex tilted back again and studied the ceiling.
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“What brought this on, Alex?”
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“Pamela left me last night.”
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“Oh well. She lasted longer than most. So that was her parting gift to you?”
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“Yes. So am I?”
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“Do you really want me to answer that?”
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Alex sat bolt upright quickly. “So I am.”
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“Look, Alex, you’re a caring, interesting, and involved man.” He sighed. “Except for one area. You refuse to get close to any woman you go out with. Tell me this, when was the last time you went out?”
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“I took Pamela to dinner last night.”
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“And what did you talk about?”
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“Talk?” He shrugged. “Nothing really. We discussed the meal, finished eating, then went back to my place to play.”
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“That isn’t going out. Going out is socializing, talking together, and having fun doing things together. It’s being together through good times and bad and sharing life.”
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“Well, I believed she enjoyed our games.”
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Dan shook his head and sighed. “You know what, Alex? I love you like a brother. You’re my best friend, but one day, you’re going to realize you’re all alone in the world. You won’t have anyone to warm your bed in your old age. Being in control all the time won’t get you a partner who loves you. You’ll be a lonely old bastard. No one to talk to, no one to love.”
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“Love,” Alex sneered. “I don’t need love.”
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“Don’t you?”
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His vehement answer almost echoed, his voice rising as he answered, “No.”
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Dan leaned forward, staring at his friend. “Just because your parents both failed miserably doesn’t mean it isn’t possible to have a happy marriage and to be in love.”
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“Failed? Hell, Dan, Dad has just gotten engaged to wife number four, and I’ve lost count of how many times my mother has married. Any wonder I have no faith in that institution?”
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“Okay, don’t get married, but what about love? Surely there’ve been times when you’ve had feelings for one of your subs?”
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“I try to avoid that. You know I do.”
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“What happens if you meet a woman and you actually have feelings for her?”
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“It’s never happened, Dan, and I intend that it won’t.”
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Dan loudly blew out a breath, throwing his hands up. “I give up. But I’ll tell you this, Alex. One day you’re going to get caught, and you won’t have any fucking idea what hit you. I just hope it happens sooner rather than later because I really want to see it.”
© Suzy Shearer 2024
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Wordcount: 71,858
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Genre: BDSM Romance
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BLURB:
Caitlín Turner, 54, goes undercover in the US office of her father's media company when it's discovered someone is stealing photographs and selling them to the opposition.
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When she meets photographer Nick Ralston, 55, with his dominant, forceful personality she unconsciously drops into sub-mode.
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He wants her.
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From the moment he laid eyes on Caitlín he wanted her for his own, the only trouble is she will head back to Australia as8,63 soon as her work in the US is finished.
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Can he convinced her in the short time they have that the two of them were meant to be together or will fate step in to pull them apart?
Be Warned: BDSM, anal sex, group play, sex toys. Domestic abuse.
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EXCERPT:
Early in the afternoon she went into the staff area. After making coffee, she waited on a toasted sandwich to cook for her lunch when Hunter Ralston came in. There was something about him, about the way he held himself. He exuded confidence so much that, as Veronica had remarked, it came across as arrogance to most people. He commanded the room as he took his time making coffee. When he’d finished he turned, leaned against the counter, and took a sip of his drink while looking directly at her. She noticed a thin scar running down his right cheek to get lost in his beard, but it only seemed to enhance his appeal as far as Caitlín was concerned. There was no doubt he was a very handsome man.
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“Well, Red, been a good girl?”
What a strange question? Still, it stirred parts of Caitlín she would rather he didn’t know as she replied, “I have no idea what you mean.”
He laughed and took another mouthful of his drink. She needed to get him to move so she could
rescue her lunch before it burnt.
She pointed behind him. “Excuse me, Sir, I need to check.”
He held his arms wide and with a rather sexy grin said, “Check away.”
Gritting her teeth, she said, “The sandwich press.”
“Sure you wouldn’t rather check me, Red? I give you permission to run your hands over me.”
Caitlín faltered. His words were innocent enough but to a person with her kink it held a much different meaning. That word “permission”—it sang to her. She had to stop herself from dropping to her knees and saying, “Thank you, Sir.” Instead, she adopted what she hoped was a suitably angry glare as she tried to look behind him.
“Ask me to move.” He actually ordered her, not asked.
“Will you please move, Sir?”
He gave a slight bow with his head but now wore a puzzled frown as he stepped to one side. Nervously Caitlín switched off the machine and removed her lunch, placing it on her plate. She was dismayed to see her hands shake as she picked up her coffee and the plate. Hunter still stood there watching her every move like a hawk. She gave a quick glance at him, realizing he still looked a little mystified. I wonder why?
Every part of him now screamed Dom, and she hoped she wouldn’t spill anything as she moved to a chair to eat. She could feel his gaze following her all the way. As she sat, he suddenly turned on his heel and left the room. It felt so empty now he’d gone, Caitlín didn’t know whether to be relieved or dismayed. She sat in the lounge area eating and thinking hard.
Was he or wasn’t he? Maybe he was just the type of man who tried to dominate women without actually being a Dominant. Still, her kinky sense tingled, warning her. The man’s in the lifestyle.
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Beware.
© Suzy Shearer 2023
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